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Friday, 1 October 2010

Mac Venomous Villains UK Bloggers Event

Yes really. Mac had their first bloggers event in London to preview their new collection!

Despite me being uninterested in 'Venomous Villains' as I HATE the packaging, I still managed to attend and am glad I did as I did end up buying some things and hanging out with my favourite bloggers - Woot!

I still dislike the packagaing even after seeing it in real life, but at least it's black.

The nude you can understand, the coral 'OK' well the deep wine colour? What was I thinking when I purchased 'Dark Deed'? This is what I was thinking.... Dark lips in the style of Megan Fox! I will "try" to rock it. :)

'Toxic Tale' is very similar to 'Vegas Volt' which I don't own but more pinker and less orange, it's a satin finish and very pigmented. It's not something that you "need" but it does look gorgeous on!

'Innocence Beware!' is almost identical to 'Creme D'nude' but more pink, however it's not as dark as 'Creme Cup', it's most similar to 'Hue' but a tiny bit more pink, see swatch comparisons below.

Basically, nobody needs to rush out and buy this nude, it's nothing new.

My only MUST HAVE from this collection is the 'Mean and Green' nail polish. I could easily wear this everyday for the rest of my life, it's a satin nail varnish with a holographic shimmer. It looks like a deep dark green with purple, green, gold and gray shimmers. FYI: It sold out at the preview!

It translates beautifully on the nails just like it looks in the bottle. However it did need 3 coats, but it applies so nicely with no streaks that it isn't much hassle. The colour changes when you move your nails it's just beautiful, I LOVE it - It's a dupe for Orly's 'Space Cadet' which is very hard to get hold of. The other 2 polishes were pretty too but nothing special.

Mac also gave us 2 items, I was happy to see 'Brior Rose' beauty powder and a 'Zoom lash' mascara.

Look at the compact packaging? I'm sorry but it looks VERY cheap and childish, I hate it so I have to depot it!

Once you get over the packaging you can appreciate the beauty powder which is very pigmented.

It's a pinky plum blush colour and has no glitter or shimmer.

It's in between 'Well Dressed' and 'Tippy', which is good for me as I really have to layer on 'Well dressed' and I never use 'Tippy' as it's too scary for me.

How do you feel about Venomous Villains?

Venomous Villains is available online on Monday and hits the stores on Thursday in the UK.

Disclaimer: 'Brior Rose' beauty powder and 'Zoom lash mascara' was provided by Mac PR for review purposes, I am not paid for this post and I am not affiliated with the brand.

I was always to scared to use Tippy as well! I looked like a little sugar plum dolly with it on! lol Briar Rose is just bright enough to give a really pretty look without bordered on dolly scary like Tippy! That's a definite must have purchase for me!xxx

Woah, This is definitely going to help me to decide about the items I really need from this collection and the ones I can skip... I am most curious about the blush Bite of an Apple and the liquid powder but the packaging has disappointed me a little... I can't wait to see and swatch everything in person!Thanks Bubble for the wonderful swatches as usual :)XOXOCatanya

I'm looking forward to the lippiee!!! especially the Dark Deed... and the eyeshadow collection the rest not too much though... since its the Venomous Villains I'm looking for more dark colors makeup from them....

I love the colour of that nail polish! The only Mac nail polishes I've had have been awful quality though, taking around 4-5 coats to get a decent cover!I don't like any of the packaging either, but that beauty powder and the wine lippie look gorg... if only I could pull off that colour! I bet it will look amaze on you though xx

I really am not a fan of the packaging, I think they could have done much better and made it look less like makeup for kids. I did get something from the collection as a CP from the US since it hasn't been released here in Japan yet. I picked up briar rose beauty powder, it looks lovely on every blog I have seen and I don't have well dressed, so I am anxious to try this one out!

I think you could rock the dark lip, no problem! You have the perfect skintone for it :) The coral looks pretty, but corals in general scare me a bit since I've yet to find one that suits me :/ 'Mean and Green' look amazing! Just like beetle shells. May have to rush to town after college on Friday to pick things up before they sell out!

Oohhh I'm not a fan of the packaging either, despite being a disney fan. I think makeup is one thing and disney is something else, don't combine!I was invited to that event but sadly couldn't make it because i'm pregnant and was unwell :( xxx

We got it here in Canada on tuesday. I was really disappointed with it. I thought the nail varnishes were terrible quality.You can read my post on it herehttp://amyswamy.blogspot.com/2010/09/mac-venomous-villians.html

I think MAC could have done a lot more with this collection, people have been campaigning for a MAC/Disney collection for years!I'll only be buying the MES, nothing else is unique enough/I already have similar things and can't justify buying dupes.

I agree with you on the packaging, I would have preferred the more sophisticated line drawings but I think that's more Disney's input than MAC's.

As others have said I think it's brilliant that they're doing bloggers events in the UK now!

Dark Deed looks gorgeous. I don't think I'd buy any of this collection as the packaging looks quite cheap and I'm really not a Disney fan at all! The nail polish is really unusual, looks like a great winter shade. x

I love the looks of that nail polish and also the red/orange one that I can't tell you the name of :) I don't think I'll be buying anything from this collection..it looks fun but nothing has really called out to me. Great swatches and comparisons though! Makes me feel even better about my decision because I have dupes of most of the colors. I'll bet that dark lippie will look awesome on you.

i agree with yes the packaging is a bit off/cheap looking BUT i do get the concept behind it (= I bought Violetta, I have been wanting this lipstick forever! That was really the only item that spoke to me besides 'Dark Reed' Which I'm still debating..What did you think of the eye shadows? ciao!

I had to laugh at you and Holly. You both looked mortified. To be honest, I was surprised that more people didn't show up late because the invite didn't specify 7pm sharp. You two looked so glamourous though. You were fashionably and stylishly late.

On to the collection... I just cannot get excited about it. Like you I don't like the packaging or the idea. It just seems incredibly gimmicky like Hello Kitty or Fafi.

Please MAC go back to quality products that you don't need to attach to cartoon characters to sell.

I LOVE the collection, I wasn't keen initially either, but I got it all in LA, (back this morning...jet lagged) and then my boyfriend in the states got it all for me too because i didnt think id be able to get it at the airport and he didnt want me to miss out on thursday when its released because im working :slong story short....i have now got lots of doubles that i'm loooking to sell on!on a side note-bad fairy is FABULOUS.

I would also to let you know that I have started a blog about my brand new online store WM Style that will provide different kinds of clothing styles on a low budget with great quality products!Who doesn't wanna get good stuffs with a low price? Right? So, check out my blog and my facebook page which is listen on my blog :D

Hi Muhsine.I apologize bec.I'm MIA on your blog.Haven't comment for a long time.But I always check your updates bec. you are one of my favourites !! Great style and you know what you are talking about. I got a few items from Venemous and got the Innocent beware,the 2 eyeshadows and the potion lipglass. Although,I regret not getting the blush you mentioned. Thanks for sharing !!

im actually in love with the venomous villains collection! maybe its the inner disney princess in me (that i've never grown out of), but the disney villains is a great idea.. MAC being kooky and all that!